Did you know 47% of Americans have at least one of three risk factors for heart disease? Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Did you know one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease? And, did you know that one in five heart attacks are silent? These facts can serve as a first step to opening our eyes to the importance of cardiovascular health, but there’s more we can do for ourselves to achieve full and healthy … [Read more...] about Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Gratitude
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‘Tripledemic’ Underscores Need for Larger Hospital
This new year, COVID-19 is sharing the headlines with the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as hospital beds fill up, COVID deaths rise and children’s Tylenol, Advil and Motrin are difficult to find. “All three viruses are going around. Flu in Coconino County is at a 1,800% increase from the five-year average,” said Fry’s Pharmacy Manager Ted Sawulski, RPh, of Flagstaff. “We’re seeing lots of flu, lots of RSV, COVID is at a medium level – it’s steady in the background – but that can … [Read more...] about ‘Tripledemic’ Underscores Need for Larger Hospital
Proposed NAH Health Village to Impact Economy, Add Jobs, Enhance Patient Experience
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is proposing to build a multi-million-dollar Health and Wellness Village that is expected to shape health care services for Northern Arizona for decades to come and also generate tens of millions of dollars for the local economy. “The Health and Wellness Village will be unlike anything ever built in Arizona,” said Steve Eiss, vice president of real estate and development for Northern Arizona Healthcare. “It will change how people perceive health care delivery … [Read more...] about Proposed NAH Health Village to Impact Economy, Add Jobs, Enhance Patient Experience
Understanding the Impact Healthcare Scholarships Have on Lives
Fifteen years ago, I had the pleasure of working with Rachel, who was a fellow healthcare colleague serving at a hospital on the east coast. Rachel was kind, enthusiastic and extremely dedicated. Actually, she juggled two jobs, the first one was full-time at the hospital, the second, an additional 20 hours a week. You see, few from Rachel’s family had ever graduated from high school and none had attended college. However, Rachel had a laser focus: she wanted to become a nurse. She had … [Read more...] about Understanding the Impact Healthcare Scholarships Have on Lives
NAH to Participate in Bashas’ $50K Community Choice Charity Challenge
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) recently announced that it has been selected by Bashas’ to participate in its $50K Community Choice Challenge. The challenge is voted on by the public, and the Arizona non-profit that receives the most votes will receive $50,000. NAH recently advanced from the first round to the second round, the second round of voting ends on August 14. If NAH gets the most votes and wins the challenge, proceeds will go towards the Emergency Response Fund, managed by the NAH … [Read more...] about NAH to Participate in Bashas’ $50K Community Choice Charity Challenge
Oral Health Heroes
This summer, the Delta Dental Institute released its 2021 Community Impact Report, highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made nationally last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed over $1.7 million, positively impacting 211,530 individuals across the state. A national leader in oral health giving, Delta Dental supported efforts and initiatives that expand access to care, … [Read more...] about Oral Health Heroes
Northern Arizona Healthcare Health and Wellness Village to Benefit Community
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is committed to delivering high-quality health care for our patients in Flagstaff and the Northern Arizona region. As we look to the future, it is important we plan for the health care needs of the growing and changing communities we are honored to serve. A significant part of our continued commitment to improving health and healing people includes our proposed Health and Wellness Village, which will be anchored by a new ambulatory care center and hospital, … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Health and Wellness Village to Benefit Community
NAH Announces Desert Financial as Inaugural Scholarship, Awards Sponsor
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has announced Desert Financial Credit Union as its title sponsor for the inaugural Northern Arizona Healthcare Scholarship and Awards Celebration. As the title sponsor, Desert Financial committed to funding $93,000 in endowment and expendable scholarships for which any employee of NAH may apply. The recipients for this inaugural year will be announced at a celebration on Aug. 18. “We are honored to continue our partnership with Desert Financial Credit Union,” … [Read more...] about NAH Announces Desert Financial as Inaugural Scholarship, Awards Sponsor
Destination Health Village Proposed for Fort Tuthill
Northern Arizona Healthcare has a $750 million vision for how health care can best be delivered in a unique healing environment, anchored by a state-of-the-art hospital and ambulatory center amidst the ponderosa pines. The proposed Health and Wellness Village is to include businesses and services and is situated on 190 acres of NAH property on the west side of Interstate 17, north of Fort Tuthill County Park, near the Flagstaff Airport. “We’re embarking on an ambitious program to enhance the … [Read more...] about Destination Health Village Proposed for Fort Tuthill
Vaccine Information
NAH has many open appointments for the first round of the Moderna vaccine. It is vital that all of our appointments are booked and we are giving out at least 80% of the vaccines that are distributed to us to ensure that the vaccines keep coming in the quantities needed. I am hoping you can help NAH spread the word about vaccinations to the Coconino County community through sharing our Facebook post or creating one of your own with vaccine availability. Please message below: Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about Vaccine Information